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Researchers create new simulation tool for robots to manipulate complex fluids in a step toward helping robots more effortlessly assist with daily tasks.

With full genetic control and visibility into neural activity and behavior, MIT scientists map out chemical’s role in behavior.

New MIT faculty member investigates how sensory input from within the body controls mammalian physiology and behavior.

Seven staff members honored for their dedication to the School of Science and to the Institute.

A new study finds people are more creative after waking from the earliest stage of sleep, especially when they are guided to dream about a particular topic.

The fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.

Researchers identify a property that helps computer vision models learn to represent the visual world in a more stable, predictable way.

Faulty versions of the Foxp2 gene disrupt neurons’ ability to form synapses in brain regions involved in speech, a new study shows.

The 2023 competition featured three-minute talks on cutting-edge research from across MIT in an engaging, live competition.

SoftZoo is a soft robot co-design platform that can test optimal shapes and sizes for robotic performance in different environments.